Reaching over 3000 metres in altitude, Aiguilles de Chambeyron and Brec de Chambeyron form an impressive mountain range halfway between Queyras and the Moncantour. This hike offers a trek with no techincal difficulty, with passes over 2700 m in altitude and a summit of over 3000 m. Set in an outstanding landscape and for the most part within a high mountain setting.
Author's time : 5 days
Distance : 57.49km
Vertical gain : 4162m
Vertical drop : 4349m
Highest point : 3292m
Lowest point : 1580m 
Difficulty : Difficult
Back to starting point : No
Walking
Location : Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye
(04530)
Starting point : N 44.524677° / E 6.797058° 
Arrival : N 44.450552° / E 6.847242° 
This walk needs several days, please find the details below.
First stage around the Chambeyron Mountain Range which, after a steady climb, takes you to the shelter with the same name. You'll end up in a breath-taking setting, at the foot of Brec de Chambeyron.
A climb to the highest point of this hike around the Chambeyron mountain range, at over 3000 metres in altitude. A summit offering an unobstructed view over Queyras and the neighbouring mountain ranges. A downhill route allowing a well-deserved rest by a lake.
The most demanding stage of the hike during which you'll go through at least 4 passes at over 2700 metres in altitude. Beautiful scenery all along the way! The "Lacs Marinet" offer the opportunity for refreshments before the final descent.
Quite a long stage but a steady route. A climb up to Col de Mary then a long downhill hike all the way to the shelter, in Chiaperra, Italy.
Last stage of this trek around Chambeyron mountain range, taking you back to France through Col de Sautron. You'll find yourself in superb wildlife setting when arriving at the pass.
Overnight stays in stage shelters or gîtes with catering (contact details available on each stage description). You can make enquires towards ordering a picnic for lunch. Apart from the stage refuges and gîtes, there are no shops along the way.
No drinking water sources during the trek apart from at the stage refuges and gîtes so bring water supplies with you.
Mountain gear is essential: hiking shoes, warm clothes, raincoat, possibly hiking poles...
1/25000 scale map is a must. A compass wouldn't hurt...
As this isn't a loop hike, so doesn't go back to your starting point, prepare your transport beforehand:
- Possible parking at Fouillouse (starting point) as well as at Larche (finishing point). If you have to cars you can leave one at each...
Coach services between Barcelonnette, Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye and Larche. Info:
Navettes de la Vallée d'Ubaye or Lignes départementales Bassin d'Ubaye.
Visorando and this author cannot be held responsible in the case of accidents or problems occuring on this walk.
Aiguilles de Chambeyron and Brec de Chambeyron nearby. View points over the neighboring mountain ranges. Stunning high mountain setting.
6.21km
+757m
-13m
3h55
Average
Starting point in Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye - 04 - Alpes-de-Haute-Provence First stage around the Chambeyron Mountain Range which, after a steady climb, takes you to the shelter with the same name. You'll end up in a breath-taking setting, at the foot of Brec de Chambeyron.
19.83km
+1509m
-1510m
10h00
Very difficult
Starting point in Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye - 04 - Alpes-de-Haute-Provence A loop around Brec de Chambeyron, leaving from the hamlet of Fouillouse.
17.13km
+808m
-1517m
7h10
Very difficult
Starting point in Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye - 04 - Alpes-de-Haute-Provence The most demanding stage of the hike during which you'll go through at least 4 passes at over 2700 metres in altitude. Beautiful scenery all along the way! The "Lacs Marinet" offer the opportunity for refreshments before the final descent.
5.56km
+672m
-672m
3h30
Difficult
Starting point in Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye - 04 - Alpes-de-Haute-Provence A climb to the highest point of this hike around the Chambeyron mountain range, at over 3000 metres in altitude. A summit offering an unobstructed view over Queyras and the neighbouring mountain ranges. A downhill route allowing a well-deserved rest by a lake.
14.93km
+736m
-1011m
6h20
Difficult
Starting point in Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye - 04 - Alpes-de-Haute-Provence Quite a long stage but a steady route. A climb up to Col de Mary then a long downhill hike all the way to the shelter, in Chiaperra, Italy.
13.65km
+1189m
-1136m
7h20
Very difficult
Starting point in Acceglio - Province de Cuneo Last stage of this trek around Chambeyron mountain range, taking you back to France through Col de Sautron. You'll find yourself in superb wildlife setting when arriving at the pass.
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